Comments on: How To Build Muscle And Lose Fat At The Same Time https://musclehack.com/how-to-build-muscle-and-lose-fat-at-the-same-time/ free workouts to build muscle & lose fat fast Sat, 23 Jan 2010 22:58:29 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: WheyProteinSupplements.com (Dean Blackstone) https://musclehack.com/how-to-build-muscle-and-lose-fat-at-the-same-time/#comment-65766 Sat, 23 Jan 2010 22:58:29 +0000 https://musclehack.com/?p=355#comment-65766 Mark,

You have said you’ve built muscle and lost fat simultaneously many times before, so I’m guessing you’ve achieved this even when your beginner gains were long gone, which means it holds true for those who are more seasoned, too.

My question is, in your experience, how low should a low carb diet be to achieve this effect? Are you talking about trying to eliminate carbs altogether or do you have a fixed percentage or amount of carbs per pound of bodyweight you don’t go under or don’t go over?

]]> By: Planet https://musclehack.com/how-to-build-muscle-and-lose-fat-at-the-same-time/#comment-55269 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:16:16 +0000 https://musclehack.com/?p=355#comment-55269 Ohhhwow !!!!

Brilliant Mark,

Amien Amien…………. !!!!

]]> By: Alex https://musclehack.com/how-to-build-muscle-and-lose-fat-at-the-same-time/#comment-35223 Sat, 06 Jun 2009 08:27:55 +0000 https://musclehack.com/?p=355#comment-35223 good article thanks

i definitely agree with you that it is possible to do them both at the same time, but it is not a fast process. better build muscle first then get rid of the fat second.

]]> By: Rob https://musclehack.com/how-to-build-muscle-and-lose-fat-at-the-same-time/#comment-23335 Wed, 21 Jan 2009 05:11:05 +0000 https://musclehack.com/?p=355#comment-23335 If you read the post about excess calories and read the book, it is very well explained. Calories to bulk up are not excess, they are necessary to bulk up. If you eat like a linebacker you will still gain fat, but if you eat correctly the amount of calories necessary to build muscle, your body will have no choice but to build while not having a chance to store fat. If you don’t read all the information carefully and do some research on your own, it all sounds a little like black magic, but it works!

]]> By: Cheng https://musclehack.com/how-to-build-muscle-and-lose-fat-at-the-same-time/#comment-23273 Tue, 20 Jan 2009 11:36:44 +0000 https://musclehack.com/?p=355#comment-23273 Yeah I’ve heard about the fabled holy grail of simultaneous fat cutting and muscle building. Truth be told, I just got confused reading that article but it’s probably just due to a lack of understanding of the stoichiometry behind eating. Are you basically saying that you can rely on your fat calorie storages to be burnt for fuel, but continue eating into caloric excess to build lean muscle?

Cheng.
https://howtogetleanmuscle.com

]]> By: BuildingMuscle.org (Pete Owen) https://musclehack.com/how-to-build-muscle-and-lose-fat-at-the-same-time/#comment-11738 Sun, 21 Sep 2008 13:18:45 +0000 https://musclehack.com/?p=355#comment-11738 Mark,

The study you provide is intriguing, but as another poster pointed out, were those in the study who lost fat and built muscle at the same time new to lifting weights? We all know building muscle while losing fat is entirely possible for newcomers, but how about those who are veterans of the bodybuilding game?

I’d like to look in to this further. I have heard much about the TKD diet – low-carb/high-protein with carb-loading days and this is also what Vince Gironda advocated for staying lean.. and boy was he lean. I may do some experimentation myself.

Keep up the good work,

Pete Owen

]]> By: Buddy Cole https://musclehack.com/how-to-build-muscle-and-lose-fat-at-the-same-time/#comment-11152 Mon, 15 Sep 2008 22:38:19 +0000 https://musclehack.com/?p=355#comment-11152 Hey Mark I am gonna be 44 this month I started lifting seriously again. I’m 59 weighed 236 after what i’m doing I am a lil bigger, and weigh 227. I eat eggs and vegies for b-fast or a 6oz protein shake, WHEY body fortress with a bananna in it. At lunch I eat a Smarts meal, and at dinner I eat Subway. My workout is (M) Chest & Biceps (T) Back & Triceps (W) Shoulders & Traps (TH) Forearms & Legs, I do stomach every other day , mainly crunches & knee raises. Any advice or negativity would really be appreciated my friend thankyou very much YF Buddy.

]]> By: Alan https://musclehack.com/how-to-build-muscle-and-lose-fat-at-the-same-time/#comment-9996 Thu, 04 Sep 2008 06:15:38 +0000 https://musclehack.com/?p=355#comment-9996 HI Mark

I just wanted to take the time to thank you for all the information that you give out. I love reading your articles. They provide an exciting learning curve and your information gives me a huge drive to press on.

Cheers mate

Alan

]]> By: Rob https://musclehack.com/how-to-build-muscle-and-lose-fat-at-the-same-time/#comment-5878 Sun, 06 Jul 2008 15:35:58 +0000 https://musclehack.com/?p=355#comment-5878 cant wait for the forums, these are all realy big topics

]]> By: Gaz https://musclehack.com/how-to-build-muscle-and-lose-fat-at-the-same-time/#comment-5798 Fri, 04 Jul 2008 17:38:27 +0000 https://musclehack.com/?p=355#comment-5798 Hi mark,
Hows things? this article is great info to those who dont understand the facts but also its showen me that im on the wrong diet no matter what i think. GLADS is the answer for me cos as I mentioned in past post im not a massive eater (im very ectomorphic) and its hard for me to reach my caloric amount.
My body fat is 13% so theres not much that can be burnt and after the good read of this article it open my eyes so to speak that this is why im not reaching my goals ive havent got much fat to burn and i cant eat more than what im comfortable with which isnt reaching them calories.
So the conclusion GLADS ill consume more calories in less food and it wont need my body fat (opps what body fat) to fuel my muscle growth.
Any comments or advice would be great on my theory sorry but the long post all the best.
Gaz

]]> By: ZenLC https://musclehack.com/how-to-build-muscle-and-lose-fat-at-the-same-time/#comment-5783 Thu, 03 Jul 2008 19:29:09 +0000 https://musclehack.com/?p=355#comment-5783 Hi Mark, what I’ve read over and over is that newbies (say, within the first 6 mos. to 1 yr. of starting bodybuilding) can both lose fat and build muscle, but that effect goes away. Do the studies above include any seasoned lifters or were they all “newbies?” I’m sort of assuming the obese were not lifters but I’m hoping Volek’s study had bodybuilders. I’m also assuming have first hand experience with people who have been training an extended period and are able to do both. As I’m just passing the 6 month mark on my own lifting I hope to continue doing both :).

]]> By: Mark McManus https://musclehack.com/how-to-build-muscle-and-lose-fat-at-the-same-time/#comment-5782 Thu, 03 Jul 2008 18:00:39 +0000 https://musclehack.com/?p=355#comment-5782 Jimmy, that’s great to hear man, enjoy your journey to great abs. Also, I’m preparing a private forum for buyers of the book to get together, chat and share tips – coming very soon.
M!hai – Well, either eat more fat to provide energy or if you already are, eat some more carbs, your level will be unique. Berries and watermelon are low-carb so they’re fine. Enjoy other fruits on the low-carb weekends.
Mark

]]> By: Jimmy https://musclehack.com/how-to-build-muscle-and-lose-fat-at-the-same-time/#comment-5781 Thu, 03 Jul 2008 17:36:01 +0000 https://musclehack.com/?p=355#comment-5781 Scratch that Mark, I bought your book and read all about the fat loss I was looking for. By the way, awesome book! Very motivational and stocked full of great information.

]]> By: Erik Heyl https://musclehack.com/how-to-build-muscle-and-lose-fat-at-the-same-time/#comment-5780 Thu, 03 Jul 2008 16:00:58 +0000 https://musclehack.com/?p=355#comment-5780 Great post, thanks for the info. I’ve got a similar blog, check it out and tell me what you think: http://www.reap-a-destiny.com

]]> By: Marc David https://musclehack.com/how-to-build-muscle-and-lose-fat-at-the-same-time/#comment-5779 Thu, 03 Jul 2008 15:49:41 +0000 https://musclehack.com/?p=355#comment-5779 @Jexxer – Just curious as I’ve heard a lot of younger kids, under 23 getting kidney stones and they consume quite a lot of energy drinks. Maybe a correlation? In your case, not as you clarified that. Just checking.

]]> By: M!hai @ Freshome https://musclehack.com/how-to-build-muscle-and-lose-fat-at-the-same-time/#comment-5774 Thu, 03 Jul 2008 09:00:05 +0000 https://musclehack.com/?p=355#comment-5774 1. What I’ve noticed is that when I’m eating low carbs, and lots of protein, I have less energy, and I’m sleepy. What should I do to solve this problem ?

2. In this season a lot of delicious fruits appear ( a few examples : cherries, peaches, strawberries, watermelon ) and they are very good and delicious in a hot day, but is it ok to eat them ? I know that they contain sugar, and sugar is not recommended in your diet for growing muscle.

]]> By: Jexxer https://musclehack.com/how-to-build-muscle-and-lose-fat-at-the-same-time/#comment-5773 Thu, 03 Jul 2008 04:55:26 +0000 https://musclehack.com/?p=355#comment-5773 Well I had a lot of green tea which helped me burn a lot of the weight off. My main protein source came from Tofu from a chinese vegetarian restaurant and also some protein drinks. The doctors said that I was consuming too much protein and that I was excreting too much calcium in my urine because of ketosis. I take Magnesium and Potassium supplements now which helps maintain pH levels and calcium excretion. Oh well, I will do this because I’ve had these fat layers on me for awhile and im sort of skinny which just looks weird. Thanks for the tips about the calories in a pound of fat.

]]> By: Marc David https://musclehack.com/how-to-build-muscle-and-lose-fat-at-the-same-time/#comment-5772 Thu, 03 Jul 2008 04:15:47 +0000 https://musclehack.com/?p=355#comment-5772 @Jexxer… did you by any chance during that time 2 years ago drink a lot of energy drinks?

]]> By: Marc David https://musclehack.com/how-to-build-muscle-and-lose-fat-at-the-same-time/#comment-5771 Thu, 03 Jul 2008 04:14:20 +0000 https://musclehack.com/?p=355#comment-5771 “There are about 3500 calories in a pound of fat. 500 calories times 7 days equals 3500 calories i.e. in this example, our guy fuels protein synthesis (building new muscle) and loses 1 pound of fat per week in the process”

That assumes that you need to be 3500 calories to burn a pound of fat. 500 a day, 7 days a week, and you’ve lost 1 lb of fat by using your fat as fuel.

Interesting concept.. but 3500 may not be entirely correct. Check out this entry by Tom Venuto. Gives you food for though.

https://www.burnthefatblog.com/archives/2007/09/3500_calories_to_lose_a_pound.php

I’ve build muscle and lost fat on certain programs. Especially ones where my carbs were in check and I used supersets. I felt stronger and build muscle all the while burning fat. I would agree it’s possible.

As you approach those lower percentages of body fat, you’ll find it’s not very efficient. People who start off with a lower body fat, won’t find this method as useful as a traditional Zig-Zag method of calorie manipulation.

However, not taking away the credit that is due to you! Excellent post. One that I will StumbleUpon as it raises issues I’m not sure I thought about and I think you write some damn impressive stuff!

]]> By: Jexxer https://musclehack.com/how-to-build-muscle-and-lose-fat-at-the-same-time/#comment-5770 Thu, 03 Jul 2008 04:05:24 +0000 https://musclehack.com/?p=355#comment-5770 I tried doing this 2 years ago and it worked really well, (lost 50 pounds in 3 1/2 months), but I got 2 kidney stones, which is rare for a 19 year old. Also, do you think eating Banana’s for pre/post workouts is good? I eat coconut covered peanut butter balls afterwards, but it keeps me full for like 7 hrs.

]]> By: Sue https://musclehack.com/how-to-build-muscle-and-lose-fat-at-the-same-time/#comment-5769 Thu, 03 Jul 2008 02:32:09 +0000 https://musclehack.com/?p=355#comment-5769 Thanks Mark. Yes, I definitely would like to trade my “fat ass for fab abs”!!

]]> By: David P. Morrow https://musclehack.com/how-to-build-muscle-and-lose-fat-at-the-same-time/#comment-5768 Thu, 03 Jul 2008 02:08:03 +0000 https://musclehack.com/?p=355#comment-5768 Great tips! Burning fat and building muscle are two different physiological processes. I agree, you can build muscle and burn fat at the same time! You just have to approach your diet and exercise program properly. Best of health to all!

]]> By: Uplift https://musclehack.com/how-to-build-muscle-and-lose-fat-at-the-same-time/#comment-5766 Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:35:34 +0000 https://musclehack.com/?p=355#comment-5766 Sprinters are also a classic example of building muscle with simultaneous extremely low fat levels. Just like the myths surrounding fat consumption and weight gain, sprinters throw the current cardio craze and myths into turmoil. Sprinters avoid cardio like the plague.

]]> By: Jimmy https://musclehack.com/how-to-build-muscle-and-lose-fat-at-the-same-time/#comment-5763 Wed, 02 Jul 2008 23:55:44 +0000 https://musclehack.com/?p=355#comment-5763 Man this is some good motivation Mark, just what I needed. Quick question, would skipping the carb loading phase of the MANS diet be more effective for fat loss or would it not make much of a difference?

]]> By: Mark McManus https://musclehack.com/how-to-build-muscle-and-lose-fat-at-the-same-time/#comment-5761 Wed, 02 Jul 2008 22:19:49 +0000 https://musclehack.com/?p=355#comment-5761 Glad you benefited from the article guys!
Jexxer, get started on that cut, it’s summer already 😉
Mark

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